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πŸ“ Oil and the Split In the Third World Economy

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Q1. In which year did Colonel Gaddafi take power in Libya?

πŸ”Ή A. 1965
πŸ”Ή B. 1967
πŸ”Ή C. 1969
πŸ”Ή D. 1971

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: A

Q2. What was the primary motive behind OPEC's decision to raise oil prices in 1973?

πŸ”Ή A. To conserve oil supplies
πŸ”Ή B. To increase revenue for member states
πŸ”Ή C. To punish non‑OPEC countries
πŸ”Ή D. To fund renewable energy projects

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: B

Q3. What role did Libya’s use of oil revenues for welfare and development play in its economic comparison with the poorest members of the European Community?

πŸ”Ή A. Oil profits allowed Libya to surpass all EC members
πŸ”Ή B. Investment in welfare reduced income inequality making GNP comparable to Greece and Portugal
πŸ”Ή C. Oil revenue had no impact on GNP
πŸ”Ή D. Libya relied solely on foreign aid

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: B

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